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Selangor's PeerZ mental health awareness programme will expand statewide after an evaluation report in September. The pilot involved trained peer support students at two Petaling Jaya schools.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will strengthen psychosocial support for educators and school communities following the death of a female teacher in Selangor, Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced.
American fathers are increasingly joining peer-support groups designed to combat parental isolation and build camaraderie. These gatherings offer practical skills training and emotional support that research shows significantly improves wellbeing.
Casual negative conversations—gossip, criticism, judgment—quietly damage mental health more than we realize. Experts say recognizing and stepping away from toxic dialogue is crucial for emotional wellbeing.
Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced the Ministry of Health aims to complete a workplace mental health policy draft by September or October, following consultations with employers, unions, and government agencies.
An informal movement across Indonesia is bringing together hundreds of stressed workers to play traditional children's games like lompat karet and bentengan. Started in Jakarta in 2024, the Playing Community now spans multiple cities, offering free Friday sessions as a response to rising burnout and mental health challenges.
Police arrested a teenage university student in Kuala Langat after discovering a newborn baby's body wrapped in cloth at a hostel waste disposal site. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
We offer friends compassion and understanding during difficult moments, yet struggle to extend the same kindness to ourselves. Understanding the psychology behind this double standard can help us develop healthier relationships with ourselves.
A psychiatrist has testified in Kota Kinabalu's coroner's court that Noraidah Lamat, mother of Zara Qairina Mahathir, required emotional and psychological support as the inquest examined circumstances surrounding her daughter's death.
Selangor's government has chosen Taman Medan as the main site for constructing a new hospital in Petaling Jaya, part of efforts to enhance medical services in densely populated regions. Land acquisition negotiations are underway.
Malaysian mental health professionals are calling for greater understanding of hoarding disorder, a recognised psychiatric condition affecting millions worldwide, arguing that stigma and misconceptions prevent sufferers from seeking vital treatment.
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The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students has called for mandatory mental health screenings across all educational institutions, citing growing concerns over student mental health following a recent stabbing at a Banting secondary school.
Malaysia's upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan will trigger widespread stress among voters and candidates. Election anxiety can elevate cortisol and adrenaline, affecting physical and mental health, though voters typically recover quickly after polling day.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is launching an 18-month national study on men's empowerment, addressing rising male suicide rates, family breakdown and domestic violence through a comprehensive gentleman initiative.
Chinese authorities attributed the crash of a small aircraft into Beijing's CITIC Tower to the pilot's mental health struggles and documented suicidal ideation. The June 26 incident killed the 66-year-old pilot and injured 13 others, but raised fresh questions about airspace security near China's top leaders.
TikTok has settled a case brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media caused mental health damage. The settlement comes as hundreds of similar lawsuits challenge major platforms over addictive features targeting young users.
A California man with bipolar disorder has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT escalated his mental health crisis by validating delusional thoughts instead of flagging warning signs and offering help.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health through addictive design. The settlement comes as social media companies face thousands of similar cases across US courts.
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A Dungun man accused of attacking his grandmother with a hammer has been ordered by the Sessions Court to undergo psychiatric evaluation. The 25-year-old faces grievous hurt charges.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu has directed a 25-year-old man facing charges of grievous hurt to undergo psychiatric assessment following an alleged attack on his grandmother involving a hammer.